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Forum: Pests & Diseases 08-22-2023, 09:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,072
Posted By Ambrose
Scale is my number one pest. I had been using...

Scale is my number one pest. I had been using insecticidal soap for a number of years with variable success. I noticed that the soap was damaging the roots so I stopped using it.
I also needed the...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 03-08-2021, 08:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,220
Posted By Ambrose
Dr. Bruce Bugbee......

Disclaimer: I have no financial interest in Dr. Bugbees' instrument company. I only suggest his series of short, light related seminars as they pertain to artificial light growers in general.
...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 03-08-2021, 07:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,792
Posted By Ambrose
As I said, my reason for ballasting the larger...

As I said, my reason for ballasting the larger pots is for stability. This is important because my whole collection of orchids get a shower every Sunday morning. Anyone who has juggled a couple of...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 03-05-2021, 01:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,792
Posted By Ambrose
I am slowly switching all my plants into Rand's...

I am slowly switching all my plants into Rand's Air Cone pots. I like to add some ballast to the larger sizes to keep them more stable i.e. top heavy phals with long canes and tons of flowers.
...
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 03-05-2021, 01:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,882
Posted By Ambrose
Google: Using a mini-split in a greenhouse. ...

Google: Using a mini-split in a greenhouse.


Tons of information..........
Forum: Auto Generated Threads by Classified System 03-03-2021, 07:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,922
Posted By Ambrose
Thanks for the lead. Looks promising.

Thanks for the lead. Looks promising.
Forum: Auto Generated Threads by Classified System 03-02-2021, 07:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,922
Posted By Ambrose
Thanks for the lead Roberta. I have been...

Thanks for the lead Roberta. I have been collecting lots of the really small cattleya hybrids as of late. I'm a big fan of primary hybrids also.
Forum: Growing Under Lights 02-26-2021, 01:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,557
Posted By Ambrose
Grow lights..........

I presently grow my Phals. and mini Cattleyas under a bunch of 54 watt t-5 lights. They have been doing quite nicely so far. Never being satisfied unless I can tweak stuff further, I recently...
Forum: Auto Generated Threads by Classified System 02-26-2021, 01:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,922
Posted By Ambrose
WTB Slc. Jungle types......

Hi All,

I think many can agree that certain orchids literally leap out and bite us. Such is the case with me and Slc. Jungle Gem, Jungle Elf, Jungle Beau, Jungle Eyes.
I just gotta have 'em. Any...
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 08-19-2011, 07:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,222
Posted By Ambrose
Garden Window Advice

Thanks Rosie. No help for the likes of me eh?
Do you know of any other orchid/gardening forums I might explore?
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 08-14-2011, 03:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,222
Posted By Ambrose
Garden Window Advice

Hi All,


I am going to install a garden window and need some advice.

The size will be approximately 66"w, 48"h, 18"d.

What brands should I consider or avoid?

What features, such as...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 06-25-2011, 10:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,456
Posted By Ambrose
Reflectors

Hi David,
I remember reading about this years ago. The reflectors with dimpled surfaces had the most even light with fewer hot spots.

You might want to research information on agricultural...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 12-25-2010, 12:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,259
Posted By Ambrose
Hi All, I found the scientific paper at this...

Hi All,
I found the scientific paper at this link to be most interesting:

www.hcmiu.edu.vn/BME2010/Papers/P2.19.pdf

Happy Holidays, Ambrose
Forum: Growing Under Lights 11-25-2010, 09:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,451
Posted By Ambrose
A lighting quandary

Thanks for your replies Calvin and R.J.,

My over-flow table is 30"X60" so either way, a 4', T-5 or medium Adjust-A-Wing reflector with a 400watt CMH lamp should cover it. I thought the CMH would...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 11-24-2010, 05:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 850
Posted By Ambrose
Greetings! Kindred Spirits!

I'm a Scorpio who has been infected with orchid rapture for for lo' these many decades.

I have a mixed collection mostly growing under lights. My plants always vacation outdoors from late May till...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 11-22-2010, 12:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,451
Posted By Ambrose
A lighting quandary........

Thanks for the reply Frank.
I have been researching Ceramic Metal Halide lamps and the prevailing wisdom states that these lamps generate less heat than standard HID's.
I have disabled the heat...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 11-22-2010, 10:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,451
Posted By Ambrose
A lighting quandary........

Long time lurker, first time poster.

Hi All,
All my orchids are settled indoors (I live in the mid-atlantic region) for the colder months.
I have a mixed collection, some of which reside in an...
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